Khichan and Menar in Rajasthan become Ramsar Sites, taking India's total to 91
Two Rajasthan wetlands, Khichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur, were added to the list of Ramsar Sites on 4 June 2025, taking India's total to 91.
Summary
Khichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur, both wetlands in Rajasthan, were added to the list of Ramsar Sites, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced on 4 June 2025. With this addition, India has a total of 91 Ramsar Sites. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the news, saying India's strides in environmental conservation are powered by public participation.
Key facts
- Date
- 4 Jun 2025
- New sites
- Khichan (Phalodi) and Menar (Udaipur), Rajasthan
- India's total
- 91 Ramsar Sites
- Announced by
- Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which two wetlands of Rajasthan were added to the list of Ramsar Sites on 4 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Khichan and Menar
The two new Ramsar Sites are Khichan and Menar, in Phalodi and Udaipur respectively.
With the addition of two Rajasthan wetlands on 4 June 2025, how many Ramsar Sites does India have?
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Correct answer: D — 91
With the addition of Khichan and Menar, India now has a total of 91 Ramsar Sites.
Menar, declared a Ramsar Site on 4 June 2025, is located in which district of Rajasthan?
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Correct answer: C — Udaipur
Menar, one of the two new Ramsar Sites, is in Udaipur, Rajasthan.